Candy glass is made by pouring heated sugar syrup into a mold and can be used for candy decorations or as a prop in movies. It can be tinted and shaped into various forms, but is fragile and prone to melting. Making candy glass at home requires a sturdy pot and candy thermometer.
The candy cup is a sheet of transparent material that is formed by pouring heated sugar syrup into a mold. It does not make terribly attractive candy as it lacks a distinctive flavor other than sweetness and is sometimes used in candy decorations and displays. Candy glass has historically been used for stunts where people needed to break windows. It’s relatively easy to make candy glasses at home, as long as you have a sturdy pot and a candy thermometer.
Sugar is a very interesting substance, especially when heated. By heating sugar and mixing it with various ingredients, people can change its chemical structure to create a wide variety of shapes and textures. Some extremely talented candy makers can actually blow sugar syrups like glassblowers blow heated glass. Sugar can be formed into bowls, cups, and an assortment of other shapes. These techniques require advanced skills, but candy glass is relatively easy to make.
In the movies, candy glass makes an excellent holder for a window as it is clear and will shatter just like a real window. The edges are much less sharp, however, making it safer to work around candy glass than actual glass. Candy glass can also be tinted with dyes to create a replica of a stained glass. The main shortcoming of candy glass is that it tends to warp in hot or humid environments and, as a result, must be used quickly.
To make a glass of candy, heat three-and-a-half cups of sugar, two cups of water, one cup of corn syrup, and a quarter teaspoon of cream of tartar in a heavy saucepan until bubbly. When it reaches boiling point, most of the water disappears, creating a very thick syrup. Continue boiling the syrup until it has reached 300 degrees Fahrenheit (148 degrees Celsius) and then pour it into a mold. Keep in mind that the candy glass is fragile, so it’s not a good idea to make a single sheet and try to cut it.
Once the glass of candy has solidified and cooled, it should be used up as quickly as possible. It will attract ants and other insects and be prone to melt even in mild conditions. If you need a glass facsimile for something like a holiday display, you may want to consider more durable alternatives to candy glass, unless you know the display will stay cold.
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